Automotive Industry News & Information - Cruise N' Cool Automotive, Diesel & Fleet Repair

Your tires are obviously important. However, it’s often underappreciated how much of a difference they make in the ride quality of your car, truck, or SUV, and what they can tell you about the condition of your vehicle. At Cruise N' Cool Automotive, Diesel & Fleet Repair in Pompano Beach, FL, we like to keep you well informed on what your vehicle is telling you, and how to keep it in good shape. Your tires have a lot to do with that.

At Cruise N' Cool Automotive, Diesel & Fleet Repair in Pompano Beach, FL, we know that transmissions are witchcraft to most people. More often than not, if major damage has occurred, it’s a lot more time and cost effective to just replace the entire unit and get a fresh start. Here’s what to look out for, from Cruise N' Cool Automotive, Diesel & Fleet Repair in Pompano Beach, FL.

When you think about diesel engines, you probably think about large trucks and machinery, and maybe a few oddball cars over the years. But how long has diesel really been around, and why is it used the way it is today? Cruise N' Cool Automotive, Diesel & Fleet Repair in Pompano Beach, FL has the answers you need to become more in-tune with your diesel truck and engine.

What condition are your tires in? At Cruise N' Cool Automotive, Diesel & Fleet Repair in Pompano Beach, FL, we want to make sure you can tell. A simple visual inspection is all you need - it’s easy if you know what to look for.

Here at Cruise N' Cool Automotive, Diesel & Fleet Repair in Pompano Beach we often do diagnostics and sometimes the problem is obvious after hooking the car up to the computer and reading the codes. However, sometimes it isn't obvious during a test drive or after hooking it up to all those computer programs! You know there is a problem and a Check Engine Light is on with the fleet customer telling you the car has been having issues starting and the light has been going off and on depending on several factors. No pattern, no simple answer but the problem becomes obvious when you start following the "threads of the issue" thanks to all that ASE Technician training.

If you drive a lightweight car, truck, or SUV, the torque converter you have installed is probably just fine. For those of you with more heavy duty applications, like high horsepower setups or towing rigs, the stock converter may not be enough. At Cruise N' Cool Automotive, Diesel & Fleet Repair in Pompano Beach, FL, we can help with that.

Are your fleet vehicles equipped with four-wheel or all-wheel drive? More and more, companies are moving towards vehicles equipped with one or the other - they’re safer and more useful, particularly in inclement weather or less than ideal conditions. If your fleet is powered by all four wheels, Cruise N' Cool Automotive, Diesel & Fleet Repair has you covered.

There are multiple types of tires on the market for almost every car, truck, or SUV. The type of tire you want depends on a variety of factors, from climate to how you drive. Here’s a short rundown of common street tires that’ll suit your needs.